YEARLY HIGH
0.0085 GHS
YEARLY LOW
0.0073 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0078 GHS

2017 CRC to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the CRC to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 6, valuing the pair at 0.0085. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 28, dropping to 0.0073.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0012 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0078 to the December average rate of 0.0080, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0085 was up 8.21% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0079, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 CRC based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 43 GHS
2016 Average 36 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 36 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6.11 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0082
0.0075
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CRC to GHS Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.0078, compared to 0.0078 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0078
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0078

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0008 GHS (High: 0.0085 / Low: 0.0077). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 GHS (High: 0.0077 / Low: 0.0076).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0008
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 0.0081) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0072), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0009 (+12.59%).

2017 Avg (March) 0.0081
2016 Avg (March) 0.0072

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0079 0.0077 0.0078
February 0.0083 0.0078 0.0080
March 0.0085 0.0077 0.0081
April 0.0078 0.0074 0.0076
May 0.0077 0.0073 0.0075
June 0.0078 0.0075 0.0077
July 0.0078 0.0076 0.0077
August 0.0077 0.0076 0.0077
September 0.0079 0.0076 0.0077
October 0.0077 0.0076 0.0077
November 0.0082 0.0077 0.0079
December 0.0080 0.0079 0.0080